b'THE MAIN REASONTHE RETREATS STICKWITH GUYS IS THEFUN YET SERIOUS ATMOSPHERE THEMORE TEAM BUILDS. Mike FitzgeraldFacilitating that faith-sharing between studentsand sponsors is something the Church always hasbelieved in and something every Catholic would acknowledge is importantfor sponsors to be rolemodels of faith, Masek said.The volunteers who present the retreats along withMasek are dedicated to the cause. They range fromchildren to retirees. Several families do the retreatstogether.Theres something very powerful about fifth-graders talking to second-graders about how theypray or why they love the Eucharist or why theSacrament of Reconciliation is important, saidMasek, whose ministry is dedicated to Marianist values that form the foundation for actions and decision-making: community, social justice, collabo-ration, evangelization and education.Masek first encountered MRCC as a high schoolretreatant in 1981 and joined the staff about twoyears ago. With COVID limiting in-person retreats,outreach served MRCCs mission.Deacon Bill Twellman, pastoral associate and directorof religious education at St. Norbert Parish in Florissant,Mo., said he was excited to hear that Masek, who hasdone retreat work for many years, is working with theMarianists. Paul has enhanced his ministry with the8 Call 1.800.348.4732'